Brittney Nicole Schmidt, Involuntary Manslaughter, Oklahoma 2024

A 28-year-old Colbert resident has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country, a federal crime that carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Brittney Nicole Schmidt entered her guilty plea in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee to one count of involuntary manslaughter in violation of 18 United States Code Sections 1151, 1153, and 1112.

According to court documents, on or about August 15, 2018, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Indian Country, Schmidt unlawfully killed another human being while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of one or more intoxicating substances. The incident occurred without due caution and circumspection and with a wanton and reckless disregard for human life, even though she knew and should have known that her conduct imperiled the lives of others.

The charges against Schmidt arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Colbert and Calera City Police Departments, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly E. West accepted Schmidt’s plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report. The report will provide a detailed account of Schmidt’s background, including any prior convictions and other relevant information, to aid in determining the appropriate sentence.

Brittney Nicole Schmidt’s guilty plea marks a significant development in this case and serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of impaired driving. As the investigation and proceedings unfold, the Grimy Times will continue to provide updates and insights into this and other high-profile cases affecting the community.

The maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country is up to eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Additionally, Schmidt must pay a special assessment fee in the amount of $100.

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